In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, King David is on the run. He has left Jesusalem as Absalom is making his way towards it.
David meets with Ziba, who has brought with him much provisions for David and his men. David is pleased.
In another town, he meets with Shimei, who curses at David and throws stones at him. David decides to turn the other way, telling his men that the Lord has advised Shimei to throw these insults and therefore they must take it.
In the meantime, Absalom has arrived in Jerusalem . . .
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Absalom's Deceit
In the book of 2 Samuel, Absalom plots deceit for King David in chapter 15. He would stand out by the city gates when Israelites would arrive in Jerusalem, he would stop them and ask about their grievances. Then, he would offer advice and give the perseption that the King David's justice is nowhere to be had.
Over time, the people of Israel turned their loyalty to Absalom.
King David sent Absalom to Hebron. Along the way, he gathered his followers and plotted his takeover of Jerulsalem and his place as the king.
King David got word of this, and gathered up his own men to flee. After he left, he gained word that even his closest advisors had turned to Absalom.
David spoke with his friend, Hushai, and sent him back to Jerusalam, to spy and gain the trust of Absalom by opposing the advice by the said advisors.
Over time, the people of Israel turned their loyalty to Absalom.
King David sent Absalom to Hebron. Along the way, he gathered his followers and plotted his takeover of Jerulsalem and his place as the king.
King David got word of this, and gathered up his own men to flee. After he left, he gained word that even his closest advisors had turned to Absalom.
David spoke with his friend, Hushai, and sent him back to Jerusalam, to spy and gain the trust of Absalom by opposing the advice by the said advisors.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Beginning The Day With God - a new devotional ebook available on Amazon
Beginning The Day With God, is a new 30-day devotional ebook available now on Amazon's Kindle Store by E. I. Glass.
This devotional ebook contains 30 days of inspirational tales from her life along with a Biblical Scripture. Each devotion is designed to be read in just a few minutes, starting each day out on the right foot with God.
If you crave devotionals, be sure to pick up Beginning The Day With God, by E. I. Glass.
Your spirit will thank you for it.
This devotional ebook contains 30 days of inspirational tales from her life along with a Biblical Scripture. Each devotion is designed to be read in just a few minutes, starting each day out on the right foot with God.
If you crave devotionals, be sure to pick up Beginning The Day With God, by E. I. Glass.
Your spirit will thank you for it.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Absalom returns . . . kind of
In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, Joab decieves David into accepting Absalom's return.
He does this by sending a woman to King David, pleading for his help to save one of her sons. She tells a story of an argument her sons had, along with her husband, and her husband and one of the sons were killed by the other son. A number of her relatives demanded that she the one over to them, so they can kill him in the name of justice.
King David took pity on her and said that if anyone threatens her son, to immediately notify him and he would take care of it.
She then asked if he had cared so much for her situation, why would he wrong God's people. Shen then cleverly asked him why he would not accept his son Absalom back into his palace. David demanded to know if Joab put her up to this. She said he did.
He called on Joab and said that son Absalom was welcome back to Jerusalem, but he was not to stay in his palace. Absalom waited two years in Jerusalem to be able to meet King David, and even asked Joab about it. When Joab failed to tell him, Absalom ordered his servants to light Joab's fields on fire. This got Joab's attention for sure.
Joab then took Absalom to King David, where he was welcomed.
He does this by sending a woman to King David, pleading for his help to save one of her sons. She tells a story of an argument her sons had, along with her husband, and her husband and one of the sons were killed by the other son. A number of her relatives demanded that she the one over to them, so they can kill him in the name of justice.
King David took pity on her and said that if anyone threatens her son, to immediately notify him and he would take care of it.
She then asked if he had cared so much for her situation, why would he wrong God's people. Shen then cleverly asked him why he would not accept his son Absalom back into his palace. David demanded to know if Joab put her up to this. She said he did.
He called on Joab and said that son Absalom was welcome back to Jerusalem, but he was not to stay in his palace. Absalom waited two years in Jerusalem to be able to meet King David, and even asked Joab about it. When Joab failed to tell him, Absalom ordered his servants to light Joab's fields on fire. This got Joab's attention for sure.
Joab then took Absalom to King David, where he was welcomed.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
The rape of Tamar
In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, we meet Tamar, one of King David's daughters.
Tamar was not married and one of her brothers, Absalom, was protective over her. Unbeknownst to her, there was a half-brother of hers named Amnon who was attracted to her. He was so in love with her that he couldn't think of much else.
So, one day, he devised a scheme to fake an illness and have his servants call on Tamar to help take care of him. When she did, he told of his love for her. Love was not replicated. Amnon was enraged by her display of failed affection that he violently raped her, and afterwards hated her as much as he had once loved her.
King David was furious by this and no longer wanted to speak with him.
Two years later, Absalom invited all of his brothers to his place for a feast. Amnon became very drunk, and Absalom ordered his servants to kill him. They did. King David was distraught by the news, and was even more so when Absalom fled to lands far away.
Tamar was not married and one of her brothers, Absalom, was protective over her. Unbeknownst to her, there was a half-brother of hers named Amnon who was attracted to her. He was so in love with her that he couldn't think of much else.
So, one day, he devised a scheme to fake an illness and have his servants call on Tamar to help take care of him. When she did, he told of his love for her. Love was not replicated. Amnon was enraged by her display of failed affection that he violently raped her, and afterwards hated her as much as he had once loved her.
King David was furious by this and no longer wanted to speak with him.
Two years later, Absalom invited all of his brothers to his place for a feast. Amnon became very drunk, and Absalom ordered his servants to kill him. They did. King David was distraught by the news, and was even more so when Absalom fled to lands far away.
Sunday, December 28, 2014
King David's payment for God's displeasure
In the 12th chapter of 2 Samuel, the prophet Nathan goes to David and tells a story of a rich man who takes a poor man's only lamb, to serve at a feast, because he did not want to part with one of his own. King David becomes angry by this and said the rich man must die.
Nathan warns David that the rich man is him, and that he purposefully killed Urial so he could marry his wife.
The Lord was angry by what he had done and said that He would take David's child and have him killed.
David was distraught by it, and no amount of repentance could undo what he had already done.
King David had another child with Bathsheba, a son, whom they named Solomon. The Lord was pleased with Solomon and the prophet Nathan took him under his wing.
Nathan warns David that the rich man is him, and that he purposefully killed Urial so he could marry his wife.
The Lord was angry by what he had done and said that He would take David's child and have him killed.
David was distraught by it, and no amount of repentance could undo what he had already done.
King David had another child with Bathsheba, a son, whom they named Solomon. The Lord was pleased with Solomon and the prophet Nathan took him under his wing.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
King David and the woman in the tub
In chapter 11 of the book of 2 Samuel, David stayed in the city of Jerusalem while his officers were out fighting.
He took a nap one afternoon, and afterwards went to the roof and saw a beautiful woman next door taking a bath. He sent a messenger to find out who she was. She was Bathsheba (I'm not joking, that was her name - get it? Bathsheba was taking a bath?) and her husband was one of his officers, Uriah.
David sent the messenger to bring her back. He made love to her and she became pregnant.
King David sent for Uriah. He ordered him home and even sent gifts. But he discovered Uriah stayed away from home, out with his men. David was perplexed.
After a few more attempts to get Uriah to relax at home with his wife, King David ordered him to the front lines where he was killed.
Bathsheba mourned her husband.
Afterwards, King David married her and she bore him a son.
The Lord, however, was not pleased by what David had done.
He took a nap one afternoon, and afterwards went to the roof and saw a beautiful woman next door taking a bath. He sent a messenger to find out who she was. She was Bathsheba (I'm not joking, that was her name - get it? Bathsheba was taking a bath?) and her husband was one of his officers, Uriah.
David sent the messenger to bring her back. He made love to her and she became pregnant.
King David sent for Uriah. He ordered him home and even sent gifts. But he discovered Uriah stayed away from home, out with his men. David was perplexed.
After a few more attempts to get Uriah to relax at home with his wife, King David ordered him to the front lines where he was killed.
Bathsheba mourned her husband.
Afterwards, King David married her and she bore him a son.
The Lord, however, was not pleased by what David had done.
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